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Bar Trattoria Fantoni
To the west of the centre, Via del Pratello is a long-standing bohemian hangout packed with pubs, trattorias and bars. One of the best, Fantoni is a much-loved eatery dishing up classic Italian food at welcome prices. The atmosphere's jovial and the décor an agreeable clash of clutter and modern art.
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Café le Palais
One of several swish café's in the Quadrilatero, le Palais attracts smart shoppers and sharp dressers. Join the beautiful people in the plush, Art Nouveau mirrored interior or on the terrace beneath the broad colonnade.
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Drogheria della Rosa
With its wooden shelves, apothecaries' jars and bottles, it's not difficult to picture this place as the pharmacy that it once was. Nowadays it's a charming trattoria run by an affable English-speaking owner who will happily go through the day's choices with you (there's no printed menu). Expect the tried and tested such as steak with balsamic vinegar and tortellini.
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Gelateria delle Moline
A student hangout, this modest gelateria stands out for its unusual speciality - ice cream served with focaccia.
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La Sorbetteria Castiglione
This gelateria achieved international recognition in 2003 when it was awarded a Premio Speciale at the Concorso Internazionale Gelatissimo. Judge for yourself if its homemade ice cream is up to the mark.
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Osteria de' Poeti
In the wine cellar of a 14th-century palazzo , this historic eatery is a great place for hearty local fare in atmospheric surroundings. Take a table by the impressive stone fireplace and order from a selection of staples such as gnocchetti di zucca (pasta stuffed with pumpkin) or tagliatelle al ragù . Prices at lunchtime are considerably cheaper.
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Pizzeria La Brace
Neither pizza nor fish are considered Bolognese specialities but that's what they do here, and what they do well. If a pizza doesn't appeal, the carpaccio di pesce spada (thin slices of raw swordfish) followed by a fritto misto (mixed fish fry) is a fine alternative. Hanging football shirts and portraits of Hollywood icons provide an unusual décor.
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Tamburini
Bologna's most-famous delicatessen also has a classy self-service lunch canteen. To grab a table get here early or be prepared to queue.
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Trattoria da Gianni
Down a side alley in the Quadrilatero, Gianni's is well known and well loved. Italian speakers can read the testimonials and press-cuttings on the walls as they wait for such crowd-pleasers as gnocchi di zucca, burro e menta (pumpkin gnocchi with butter and mint) and bollito misto (mixed boiled meat).
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Trattoria del Rosso
This perennially popular trattoria is said to be the oldest in the city. A busy, bustling place, it's good for solid meats and filling pastas. The daily menus are exceptional value and the vegetarian options a welcome sight in such a meat-obsessed city.
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Trattoria Mariposa
A genial, laid-back trattoria, the Mariposa serves simple, homemade food to a faithful crowd. The menu varies but you'll usually find tortellini, either with burro e salvia (butter and sage) or ragù , and polpetti (meatballs). Service is friendly and the prices are honest.
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Trattoria Meloncello
Perfect for a pit stop on the way up to the Basilica Santuario della Madonna di San Luca, this unassuming trattoria is loved for its delicious Bolognese cooking. After a bowl of homemade pasta, try the stuffed rabbit, a house speciality, before rounding off with a homemade semifreddo (chilled dessert).
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